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50 Tala - Tanumafili II Discus Thrower
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A dynamic rendering of the classical Discobolus — the ancient Greek discus thrower — is depicted in high relief at center, adapted after the celebrated sculpture by Myron, shown in a powerful coiled athletic pose with the discus raised above and behind the figure. The legend OLYMPIC GAMES 1996 arcs along the upper periphery, referencing the Atlanta Summer Olympics. The issue year 1993 appears in the lower right field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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